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Rh acceptable.

(3) While entry into the cargo compartment is available, not all cargo is accessible.

(4) It is unlikely that personnel would have the means available to extinguish a fire (particularly a deep seated fire).

(5) The reliance on crew members to fight a cargo fire must be discontinued.

(6) The quantity of fire extinguishing agent and the number of portable extinguishers are inadequate.

(7) The level of visibility in a smoke filled cargo compartment is not adequate for locating and fighting a fire with a portable fire extinguisher.

(8) Most existing transport aeroplane smoke or fire detection systems were certified prior to FAR 25 Amendment 25 - 54 and are incapable of giving timely warning.